I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate un... (read more)
...I try to pass on that excitement to my students, and the many years of experience make that job only easier. I don't just focus on teaching the material but I also help the student with problem solving and other facets of mathematical thinking involved when learning calculus. I really enjoy tea... (read more)
...I have been studying Spanish since 2000, and I studied abroad in Spain and Ecuador for a semester each as part of my Teaching of Spanish degree. In addition to tutoring Spanish, I have helped students in many levels of math including elementary math through pre-calculus. One on one is a perfect environment to answer all the specific questions for a particular homework assignment or test. (read more)
...Only when something has been learned have I the right to say I have taught. The second year of high school algebra introduces new concepts: logarithmic functions, exponential functions, series, sequences, conic sections (and learning how to sketch graphs of these curves). Sometimes the teacher ... (read more)
...My first session thus usually involves some diagnosis of which skills the student needs help with before going on to Algebra 2. A firm base on which to build is required. I have been teaching and tutoring math for years, and the student feedbacks on my Wyzant profile indicate that my methods are very effective. (read more)